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Stock vehicle jack is trash... in need of upgrade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mighty _Taco288, Feb 1, 2019.

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  1. Feb 1, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Any recommendations for replacing this POS? Preferably a jack that fits in the same storage spot. Thanks!
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    Hate to say it but I have never had a problem with the stock jack for things like tire changing. Have an airbag jack for wheeling that beats about anything
     
    mhornco, Feb 1, 2019
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  3. Feb 1, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    @Jamesboy2233 has done a complete coil swap on my truck with my factory bottle jack, what are you complaining about?!? o_O
     
    ALI3N_123, Feb 1, 2019
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  4. Feb 1, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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  5. Feb 1, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    Supplement your stock jack with a second high quality hydraulic jack behind your back seat......but....Keep the stock jack!!!! In some cases you need two jacks used in succession to lift a sunk axle. The small stock Toyota jack can be just the right ticket to fit in a low clearance situation, until you can gain the lift to fit in your larger hydraulic jack etc.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    That jack was designed by engineers specifically for this vehicle. Not only did it pass all engineering requirements, but also all legal ones, to minimize any risk of lawsuits for Toyota. But I'm sure some redneck from the dirty south knows better. So let's hear it...

    What, exactly, about the stock jack is "trash" or that makes it a "POS?" Do enlighten us mere mortals, oh wise one.
     
    here4cake, Feb 1, 2019
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  8. Feb 1, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    This is exactly what I did... worst case scenario, it’s always good to have a back up either way.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    It doesn't quite work like that.
    Sure, engineers (limited by the bean counters) set specifications for the jack.
    But then it's handed off to purchasers who shopped around for a manufacturer to provide Toyota with the jacks.
    And they always go as cheap as they can, but staying within specs of course. It is a business and the bottom line is the most definitely the motivation.
    So yes, absolutely there are better bottle jacks out there.
     
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    So what you're saying is that you can't provide a single, factual fault of this bottle jack, and all your criticisms rest on pure speculation of how Toyota's products are developed?

    In other words, hot air and talking complete trash because you want to spend some money on a new toy and need a reason to justify it to yourself?
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    How am I faulting the stock bottle jack? I like mine just fine. I'm not the one who wants a new jack. But there are better ones available
    And regarding the procurement, yes, That's how it is. I've worked in purchasing for over 12 years. And in development for over 10. So yeah, You can say I'm kinda familiar with industry practices.
    Don't take it so personal. It's a f'ing bottle jack!
     
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    I normally never jump into something like this... but OP..... why is it bad? Just curious? It was never mentioned or was it? I’ve had a long day.
     
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    I like the bottle jack style and I've used the stock jack about 10 years ago to rotate my tires. Worked great, nothing wrong with it at all. It does what it does perfectly!
     
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    I'm on mobile now so sorry for formatting. If you have the $$$ to spend get a safe jack kit with either a hydraulic jack or an early 2000's 4 runner jack (the neck needs to be a certain diameter to fit the safe jack kit). I have used it on my lifted truck without any problems. I went with the T4R jack since it is mechanical. I don't want to worry about any hydraulics going out when I'm miles from a hwy. Everything fits in the storage cubby.
     
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    Hmm...I feel like you didn’t really do this. I don’t know how you’d get it high enough to unload the coils.
     
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    A few large pieces of wood for a solid base and this is definitely doable...I use a bottle jack all the time that was the same extension as the stock jack, but is rated for 6 tons.
     
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    He put it around the cab mount area and used a $20 Harbor Freight jack stand. Was a quick 1.5 hour job. ;)
     
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